词汇 | reach first base |
释义 | Idiom get to first base (with someone or something) and reach first base (with someone or something) Theme: ACHIEVEMENT to make a major advance with someone or something. (Informal. First base refers to baseball.)I wish I could get to first base with this business deal.John adores Sally, but he can't even reach first base with her. She won't even speak to him.He smiles and acts friendly, but he can't get to first base. reach first base1. Literally, in baseball, to successfully advance to the first base of the diamond. He's a power hitter—better let him reach first by walking him than risk giving away a home run. 2. To successfully move through some initial phase, development, or process. I have my doubts that this proposal will having any chance of reaching first base in Congress, let alone making it all the way to the president's desk for approval. 3. slang To kiss a romantic partner or potential romantic partner, especially for the first time. I don't want to rush things between us. For now, I'm just happy to have reached first base. A: "Did you reach first base with Dave last night?" B: "A lady doesn't kiss and tell!" reach first base(with someone or something) Go to get to first base (with someone or something). |
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